Daily Times

ISLAMABAD: To pay tribute to Shaheed Captain Isfandyar Bukhari, a biographic book titled: Marka Budh Ber Ka Hero was launched at Cadet College Hasan Abdal on Saturday.

The martyred officer was an alumnus of the Cadet College Hasan Abdal. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, an Abdalian himself, graced the ceremony as chief guest.

In his speech, Admiral Zakaullah paid rich tribute to the Captain Isfandyar Bukhari, who sacrificed his life with gallantry and courage for the motherland.

The naval chief praised the book. “It will serve as lighthouse for generations to come. This unique book is a heroic chronicle of Captain Isfandyar and it sheds light on various enlightening aspects of his valiant life,” he said. The naval chief said Captain Isfandyar was motivated by the guidance of his parents and teachers and above all his love for the country.

He lauded the efforts of faculty and administration of Cadet College Hasan Abdal for grooming and honing the young cadets.

The naval chief congratulated Captain Isfandyar parents for nurturing such an excellent son and for displaying deep feeling of patience and gratefulness. The chief guest also expressed his optimism of a brighter future for the young cadets and gave word of advice to strive and inculcate qualities like discipline, honor and dignity. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah acknowledged the efforts of Prof Zaheer Qandeel in writing of the book. The naval chief also felicitated Maj Gen (r) Najeeb Tariq, Principal Cadet College Hasan Abdal for launching of the book.